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COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS By DNA SMITH PICK OF THE WEEK “Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger” (3-Disc Collector’s Edition) — I have a pretty extensive library of comedy albums, and one of my favorites is a rare double album by Bill Cosby from 1969 entitled “8:15 12:15.” The first disc is of his all-ages, family-oriented 8:15 show. The second is the adult-oriented midnight show. What’s great about this album is that the show is essentially the same, but you get to witness a master comedian gear his material to a specific … [Read more...] about COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS 1-19

CELEBRITY EXTRA By Cindy Elavsky Q: I know that the television program “Friday Night Lights” has been taping. However, I cannot for the life of me figure out when the season will begin, what day of the week or what time of day it will be aired. Please help — I love this show! — Susan T., Salem, Va. A: The producers of “Friday Night Lights” cut a deal with DirecTV, allowing the satellite network to air the third season of the show on The 101 before NBC got to air it. DirecTV aired the 13-episode season beginning Oct. 1, 2008. So, … [Read more...] about CELEBRITY EXTRA 1-19